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HANDBOOK FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
© 2017 University of Dallas
Ann & Joe O. Neuhoff School of Ministry
1845 East Northgate Drive
Irving, Texas 75062-4736
Phone 972-265-5814 • Fax 972-721-4076
Toll-Free 888-447-4777
www.udallas.edu/ministry
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Table of Contents
FORWARD ................................................................................................................................................. 4
1. FOUNDING ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2. MISSION ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Core Values ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3. PROGRAMS AND ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ........................................................................ 6
3.1 Enrollment Options ......................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 The Program in Theological Studies ............................................................................................ 7
3.3 The Program in Pastoral Ministry ................................................................................................. 8
3.4 The Program in Catechetical Ministry ......................................................................................... 9
3.5 The Program in Catholic School Leadership .............................................................................. 9
4. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Admission........................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Degree Completion ........................................................................................................................ 10
4.2.1 Annotated Bibliography ............................................................................................................... 10
4.2.2 Capstones ........................................................................................................................................ 12
4.3 Certificate Completion ................................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Change of Program ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Transfer of Graduate Credit .......................................................................................................... 13
4.6 Time Limit, Completion of Degrees and Graduate Certificates, Leave of Absence .......... 13
4.7 Graduation ....................................................................................................................................... 14
5. ACADEMIS FORMATS ................................................................................................................ 14
5.1 Onsite ................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.2 Online ................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.2.1 Online Requirements .................................................................................................................... 15
5.3 Additional Academic Formats ...................................................................................................... 15
6. COURSE OFFERINGS ................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Core Curriculum .............................................................................................................................. 16
6.2 Schedule of Core & Degree Required Courses ......................................................................... 16
6.3 Electives ............................................................................................................................................ 17
6.4 Independent Study ......................................................................................................................... 17
6.5 Continuing Education .................................................................................................................... 18
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7. FEES, EXPENSES, AND FINANCIAL AID ............................................................................... 18
7.1 Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses................................................................................................ 18
7.2 Financial Assistance ....................................................................................................................... 18
8. RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................... 19
8.1 Library Resources ............................................................................................................................ 19
8.2 Writing Consultant ......................................................................................................................... 19
8.3 Computer Lab .................................................................................................................................. 19
8.4 Academic Advising ......................................................................................................................... 19
8.5 Bookstore .......................................................................................................................................... 20
9. ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES ................................................................................ 20
9.1 Integrity............................................................................................................................................. 20
9.2 Registration ...................................................................................................................................... 20
9.3 Submission of Assignments; Meeting Graduation Requirements ....................................... 20
9.4 Grading Policy ................................................................................................................................. 21
9.5 Academic Standing ......................................................................................................................... 22
9.6 Absences ........................................................................................................................................... 23
9.7 Incompletes ...................................................................................................................................... 24
9.8 Withdrawal ....................................................................................................................................... 25
9.9 Standards for Academic Writing .................................................................................................. 26
9.10 Academic Honesty .......................................................................................................................... 26
10. NEUHOFF SCHOOL OF MINISTRY ROME PROGRAM .................................................... 27
APPENDIX 1 – Neuhoff School of Ministry Contact Information ................................................ 28
APPENDIX 2 – Student Conduct ......................................................................................................... 30
APPENDIX 3 – Policy on Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment .......................................... 30
APPENDIX 4 – Policy on Discrimination against Persons with Handicaps or Disabilities..... 33
APPENDIX 5 – Check List for Degree and Graduate Certificate Application ............................ 34
APPENDIX 6 – Citation Standard for Church Documents ............................................................. 35
APPENDIX 7 – Forms ............................................................................................................................. 39
APPENDIX 8 – Annotated Bibliography Faculty List and Recommended Works ..................... 39
APPENDIX 9 – Curriculum Planning Worksheets ........................................................................... 44
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FOREWORD
Welcome to graduate program at the Ann & Joe O. Neuhoff School of Ministry at the
University of Dallas. Committed to “Theological Education for Transformative
Service,” the Neuhoff School of Ministry is a community of faith, scholarship, and
pastoral formation. As a community with a mission, we know that an orderly,
systematic statement of the policies and procedures which govern our work is
important and helpful. This “Handbook for Graduate Students” provides that statement.
Although the Handbook attempts to provide for current students a detailed “roadmap”
for navigating participation in the Neuhoff School of Ministry, we know that nothing
takes the place of personal conversation and relationships. Students using this
Handbook are urged to do so in dialogue with faculty and staff of the Neuhoff School of
Ministry.
Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with all policies and for
complying with all procedures in this Handbook and in the current University of Dallas
Bulletin (Bulletin), available on the University of Dallas website.
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Handbook for Graduate Students Guidelines, Policies & Procedures
1. FOUNDING In 1985, Bishop William Friend of Shreveport-Alexandria, speaking to an audience of
priests, religious and laity from Dallas/Fort Worth and the surrounding area, called for
the University of Dallas “to take a decisive role” in the theological formation and
continuing education of leaders among the Catholic laity, clergy and religious. In
response a period of preparation and planning followed under the guidance of Fr.
Gilbert Hardy, then Graduate Dean, and Dr. John Paynter, Provost. Then in 1987, at the
request of Bishop Thomas Tschoepe, the Bishop of Dallas and Grand Chancellor of the
University of Dallas and Chairman of its Board of Trustees, the Institute for Religious
and Pastoral Studies was established. Twenty years later, in the spring of 2007, the
Institute was rededicated as the School of Ministry, a change that reflected its important
position in the University, its growing national reputation, and its expanded areas of
service in meeting the theological education needs of the Catholic church. In May, 2016
the School of Ministry was renamed to the Ann & Joe O. Neuhoff School of Ministry in
honor of the service and generosity of the Neuhoff family to the University of Dallas.
2. MISSION The graduate programs of the University of Dallas are an expression of the University’s
overarching mission: the pursuit of wisdom, of truth, and of virtue as the proper and
primary ends of education. The University seeks to educate its students so they may
develop the intellectual and moral virtues, prepare themselves for life and work in a
challenging and changing world, and become leaders able to act responsibly for their
own good and for the good of their family, community, country, and church.
Neuhoff School of Ministry students, immersed in the Catholic theological tradition,
develop critical skills for theological reflection and receive rigorous education and
formation that is necessary for personal growth, professional ministry, and
transformative service to the Catholic Church, the broader Christian community, and
the wider world. The Neuhoff School of Ministry offers programs of theological studies,
pastoral ministry, and catechetical ministry including degrees, certificates, conferences,
ongoing seminars, lectures, and continuing education.
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2.1 Core Values
The Neuhoff School of Ministry offers academic programs that are founded in the
Christian tradition, and welcoming to people of all backgrounds.
● The Neuhoff School of Ministry is committed to a high level of study, the
development of the theology of ministry, the Catholic intellectual tradition,
pastoral skill, and spiritual maturity.
● Theological education will foster a personal understanding and integration of
one’s faith tradition and its relationship to others.
● The intellectual and spiritual life of the University of Dallas serves Neuhoff
School of Ministry students.
● Student centered learning demands flexible and accessible programming.
● Through the Neuhoff School of Ministry, the University of Dallas serves the local
Church.
3. PROGRAMS AND ENROLLMENT OPTIONS The Neuhoff School of Ministry currently offers four graduate programs of formation,
each leading to a different master's degree: the Program in Theological Studies (M.T.S.),
the Program in Pastoral Ministry (M.P.M.), the Program in Catechetical Ministry
(M.C.M.), and the Program in Catholic School Leadership (M.C.S.L.). Students can also
pursue a graduate certificate or non-credit continuing education in any of these
programs.
3.1 Enrollment Options
Students may participate in the Neuhoff School of Ministry graduate programs with
varying levels of involvement.
Master’s Degree– Courses are taken for credit following a prescribed curriculum specific
to the different degree programs (see below for details). Admission to master’s degree
programs requires the successful completion of the graduate admission process.
Graduate Certificate – Courses are taken for credit following a prescribed curriculum of
significantly fewer courses than the Master’s Degree curriculum. Admission for a
graduate certificate is governed by the same standards and requires the same
application process as the Master’s program. University of Dallas graduate alumni
follow a modified application process.
Special Student Status -- Those admitted as “special students” participate fully in
Neuhoff School of Ministry courses but are not committed to seeking a degree or
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graduate certificate and do not follow a prescribed curriculum. Special students must
possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and
successfully complete the application process for special students. Grades received in
courses taken as a special student will be recorded on a permanent University
transcript.
A maximum of nine (9) credits taken as a special student can be applied toward a
degree, should the student later be accepted into the Neuhoff School of Ministry as a
degree-seeking student. The student is responsible for initiating and completing
application for status as a regular degree-seeking student. University based financial
aid is not available for special students.
Continuing Education– Students who wish to participate in Neuhoff graduate classes on
campus but do not seek to receive university credit may enroll as continuing education
students with prior written approval from the instructor. These students are not
required to hold an undergraduate degree, but must demonstrate aptitude for pastoral
ministry studies. A completed Continuing Education Registration Form must be
submitted. No grades are given for continuing education students, and no university
transcript is developed. This option is NOT available for online classes.
3.2 The Program in Theological Studies
Designed to give students the tools for the practical application of theological
knowledge, the Master of Theological Studies offers a course of study for those students
interested in reflecting on seminal theological and pastoral questions. In the M.T.S.
program, students take eight core courses: Proseminar; Church History; Liturgy and
Sacraments; Moral Theology, New Testament; Old Testament; Systematic Theology;
and Theological Reflection. In addition, students choose five elective courses, in
collaboration with their advisor, in order to allow them to pursue their own theological
interests.
Concentration in Biblical Theology - The concentration combines foundational scripture
and theology courses in the Neuhoff School of Ministry with an intellectually rigorous
approach to the study of scripture. The degree requires 37 credit hours of course work,
at least 18 hours of which will specifically address scripture, directly or indirectly.
Required scripture courses include Old Testament and New Testament. Some scripture
electives which have been offered in the past include: Gospel of John, Paul and Acts,
Pentateuch, Prophets, Psalms, Synoptic Gospels, and Wisdom literature.
Concentration in Catholic Secondary School Teaching - The Catholic Secondary School
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Teaching concentration combines courses in ministry: Catechetics and the Development
of Faith; Liturgy and Sacraments; Moral Theology; New Testament; Old Testament;
Systematic Theology; and Theological Reflection, with courses in education:
Assessment for Learning; Foundations of Catholic Education; Human Growth &
Development; Internship; Technology & Teaching, along with the Proseminar,
preparing graduates of the degree program for certification in secondary religious
education by the Texas Catholic Conference (TCC).
3.3 The Program in Pastoral Ministry
The Master of Pastoral Ministry equips those who wish to serve the Church with
appropriate theological knowledge, pastoral skill, and spiritual depth. In the M.P.M.
program, students are required to take eight core courses: the one-credit Proseminar;
Church History; Liturgy and Sacraments; Moral Theology New Testament; Old
Testament; Systematic Theology; and Theological Reflection, plus Ministry in the
Church, pastoral ministry field education, and a Capstone course. Earning an M.P.M
degree will enable the student to engage pastoral skills appropriate to professional
competency for pastoral leadership in a defined ministry field. To meet the diverse
pastoral needs of the Church, the M.P.M. program has several concentrations.
Concentration in Campus Ministry: Campus Ministers provide ministerial services on
college and high school campuses. This program prepares those interested in working
with young persons faced with the challenges of life, and the accompanying questions
about faith, values, and using one’s gifts. Required courses are the eight core courses;
the Capstone; Ministry in the Church; a pastoral ministry internship in college or high
school campus ministry; and two electives determined by the student in collaboration
with the advisor.
Concentration in Church Management: This concentration provides students with
theology, pastoral skills, and the basic financial and managerial skills crucial for the
efficient operation of churches and schools. Required courses are the eight core courses,
Capstone, Ministry in the Church, a pastoral ministry internship in church
management, and two electives from the University’s Satish and Yasmin Gupta College
of Business. Options for these electives include Accounting for Managers; Foundations
of Management Strategy; Foundations of Marketing; and The Effective Leader.
Concentration in Health Care Ministry: This concentration combines theology and pastoral
ministry courses with on-site a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) experience at
accredited ACPE programs in qualified institutions. This program contributes to the
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student’s ability to meet the certification requirements of the National Association of
Catholic Chaplains. Required courses are the eight core courses, Capstone, one
semester of CPE, Ministry in the Church, and two electives determined by the student
in collaboration with their advisor.
Concentration in Youth Ministry: This concentration provides the preparation needed to
address the spiritual and social growth of youth in a parish or school setting. Students
in this concentration combine theology and pastoral ministry courses with on-site field
education in a youth ministry setting. Required courses are the eight core courses,
Capstone; Ministry in the Church, a pastoral ministry internship in youth ministry, and
two electives determined by the student in collaboration with their advisor.
3.4 The Program in Catechetical Ministry
The master’s degree in Catechetical Ministry is designed for those who would be
catechetical leaders in parishes, schools and other ministries. The program provides
structured coursework in theology, catechetics, pastoral skills, and catechetical program
development, culminating in a capstone project. Required courses include the eight core
courses: Proseminar; Church History; Liturgy and Sacraments; Moral Theology, New
Testament; Old Testament; Systematic Theology; and Theological Reflection;
Catechetics and the Development of Faith; Ministry in the Church; Models of
Catechesis; Pastoral Administration and Management, and concludes with a Capstone
3.5 The Program in Catholic School Leadership
The purpose of the Program in Catholic School Leadership is to provide for the effective
execution of the responsibilities of administrators and teachers in Catholic schools. The
Program provides a series of courses that bring the light of experience and critically
accepted principles to bear on the tasks of being a leader in a Catholic school.
Coursework includes 17 credit hours from the University of Dallas’ Education
Department including: Foundations of Catholic Education, The Catholic School
Principal; Instructional Leadership; Organizational Leadership and Planning; Non-
Public School Finance and Development; Non-Public School Law; and a Catholic School
Leader Internship from the University of Dallas’ Education Department, along with 16
credit hours of pastoral and theological studies from the Neuhoff School of Ministry,
including Proseminar, Liturgy and Sacraments, Systematics, Moral Theology, and
Church History; plus Catechetics and the Development of Faith.
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4. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Admission
Since this Graduate Student Handbook is directed to admitted students, information about
the admissions process is not included here. See the University of Dallas Bulletin and/or
the Neuhoff School of Ministry Graduate Programs website for details.
4.2 Degree Completion
The M.T.S., M.P.M., M.C.M., and M.C.S.L degrees each require 37 credits of graduate
course work. At least 28 credits must come from Neuhoff School of Ministry courses
unless otherwise specified. Please note that Clinical Pastoral Education courses as well
as courses taken in other departments of the University (Theology, Business, etc.) count
toward the limit of 9 credit hours that can be acquired outside of the Neuhoff School of
Ministry, unless otherwise specified. A minimum cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for good standing. A minimum cumulative GPA
of 3.0 is required for graduation. For courses in which a grade lower than C (2.0) is
earned, the grade will count for determining GPA, but will not satisfy degree
requirements.
The GPA requirement for graduation is calculated only on courses required for the
degree. See sections 4.7 and 4.8.
Each student is personally responsible to see that all required courses are taken in a
timely fashion. Faculty advisers are available for assistance. To assist in planning,
Curriculum Planning Worksheets can be found online under Graduate Student Resources
on the NSOM Graduate Program website and in Appendix 9 of the Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date worksheets. Please
note that it would be in your best interest to plan ahead and make sure you take the
course as they become available.
4.2.1 Annotated Bibliography
All students must prepare and submit an Annotated Bibliography in order to graduate.
The goal of the annotated bibliography is to help students solidify and demonstrate
their understanding of the basic theological knowledge appropriate to professional
competency for pastoral leadership. Once completed, the bibliography can also act as a
resource for a variety of essential theological topics for the ongoing work of the
graduate. It is the expectation of the faculty of the Neuhoff School of Ministry that
students will begin work on their Annotated Bibliography during the first semester of
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enrollment and continue to work on this project throughout the course of their studies
through successful completion of the Annotated Bibliography.
An annotated bibliography consists of the formal bibliographic entry for a text
(following the conventions established in the most recent edition at the time of
submission) of A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate L.
Turabian. Each bibliographic entry should then be followed by a description of the
thesis, argumentation, and significance of the work. Each description should be no less
than 100 words and no more than 200 words. Bibliographies should consist of twenty-
five works approved by a faculty advisor. The first fifteen works of this bibliography
have already been selected by the faculty to represent the core courses of the NSOM
graduate degree programs.
Note that the Vatican II documents may be accessed through the book edition listed in
the faculty-selected group of titles as well as through the Vatican website,
www.vatican.va. Either source is acceptable. Note also that some entries on the faculty-
selected list are intentionally included in resources with earlier rather than later
editions. Please be sure to use the edition noted. The remaining texts are to be selected
with the approval of your faculty advisor before the first day of class in a student’s final
semester. See Appendix 8 of the Student Handbook for the Faculty List and
recommended texts for the student choices.
Annotated bibliographies are due by the conclusion of the fourth week of the semester
in which a student registers for graduation and should be submitted to their faculty
advisor. These annotated bibliographies will be graded by a group of faculty members
using a standardized rubric giving the following grades: pass with distinction, pass, or
fail. Faculty grades for the annotated bibliography are final. Completed annotated
bibliographies will be kept on file for reference and administrative purposes.
Should a student receive a failing assessment from faculty evaluators, the student will
have the opportunity to resubmit the bibliography, in a subsequent semester, after it
has been revised in light of comments received from faculty. Students who receive a
failing grade on the second submission will be unable to continue in the program. In an
effort to avoid this result, the faculty of the NSOM will establish a clear rubric and
expectations for students that will be made public early in a student’s course of study.
Faculty advisors may be consulted as you are developing your bibliography.
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4.2.2 Capstones
M.P.M. students are required to complete field education and a Capstone, which are
included in their coursework. The Capstone Project allows students to demonstrate
their emerging pastoral skills in their defined ministry field, and their ability to
integrate ministry with theology. It is to be completed either through a hands-on
experience in the ministry concentration or an in-depth research opportunity related to
the concentration. By successfully completing a Capstone Project, students demonstrate
the ability to assess ministerial need, think critically and theologically, integrate the
theology appropriate to ministry, plan and execute a ministerial and/or research project,
and evaluate their ministry. The Capstone is completed in the student’s final semester.
A detailed application and proposal, approved in writing by the NSOM faculty, is
required prior to registration, and a final Capstone presentation must be made to the
NSOM faculty.
MCM students are required to complete a Capstone Project which may include field
education and/or an in-depth research project related to catechetical ministry. By
successfully completing a Capstone Project, MCM students demonstrate the ability to
think critically, articulate and apply catechetical principles and tasks to a pastoral
situation and integrate theology appropriate to catechetical ministry. A detailed
application and proposal, approved in writing by the NSOM faculty, is required prior
to registration, and a final Capstone presentation must be made to the NSOM faculty.
4.3 Certificate Completion
Graduate certificates for Theological Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Catechetical Ministry,
and Catholic School Leadership are available to students with a bachelor’s degree from
a regionally accredited college or university who successfully complete 18 credits
within the curriculum of that program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. The
specific courses taken must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor and the Dean.
Admission as a graduate certificate student requires the same application process as the
Master’s program. University of Dallas graduate alumni follow a modified application
process including an application, a letter requesting admittance, and transcripts from all
schools attended since graduation from the University. Additional requirements may
be requested at the discretion of the admissions committee. Courses are taken for full
graduate credit and a transcript is maintained by the University.
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4.4 Change of Program
Within the NSOM, students accepted into one degree or graduate certificate program
can transfer into another comparable program by submitting a “Change of Degree
Plan” (form available online under Graduate Student Resources). Should they be
admitted into another school of the University, the privileges they enjoyed (e.g., grants,
scholarship) in the NSOM program do not automatically transfer.
4.5 Transfer of Graduate Credit
Upon approval of the Dean of the NSOM, a maximum of nine graduate credits can be
transferred from similar programs at regionally accredited institutions. At the time of
application the student must petition the Dean for the transfer of credit and supply the
proper documentation and description of the courses for which credit is sought.
Transfer credits do not apply to the graduate certificate programs. NSOM students
seeking to take courses outside the Neuhoff School of Ministry must have written
permission from the Dean, or the Dean’s delegate, in advance (“Request to Transfer
Course Credit” form available online under Graduate Student Resources). A minimum
of 28 credits must be taken from courses within the Neuhoff School of Ministry unless
otherwise specified.
4.6 Time Limit, Completion of Degrees and Graduate Certificates, Leaves of
Absence
All coursework required for master’s degrees or graduate certificates must be
completed within six years of beginning the program.
If the course of studies is interrupted for one semester or more, the student must apply
for a Leave of Absence (form available online under Graduate Student Resources).
Request for a leave must be made at least two weeks prior to the first day of classes and
must be submitted with the proper form. Upon the recommendation of the Dean, the
University will grant or deny the leave. Leaves will be granted for one or two semesters
at a time, only when there is an exceptional reason for the absence, and there is a
reasonable prospect of the student’s returning to the program. Leaves of absence are
limited to one academic year and a form must be submitted for each requested
semester. Students who interrupt their courses of study without a leave of absence, or
are on leave for longer than one academic year (a consecutive fall/spring or spring/fall
semester), are considered to have resigned from the program and must apply for
readmission if they should desire to return. Students may request that time spent on a
leave of absence not count against the six-year time limit for degree completion.
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For a student considered to have resigned from the program re-application requires
submission of a detailed letter of explanation and intent and payment of an application
fee before being considered.
All requests for leaves of absence and readmission are subject to approval by the Dean
of the Neuhoff School of Ministry.
4.7 Graduation
For those completing a master’s degree, a degree application form and fee must be
submitted by the end of week six (6) of the semester prior to graduation. Forms may be
obtained from the NSOM website under Graduate Student Resources and returned to
the Coordinator of Graduate Enrollment; graduation fees are applied to a student’s
account.
To graduate, one must complete all course work, including the Annotated Bibliography
and the Capstone Project for M.P.M and MCM candidates, by the dates established by
the faculty and have paid all tuition and fees incurred while at the university, including,
but not limited to, library and parking fees. A student must be enrolled during the
semester of degree completion. For work submitted subsequent to semester completion,
a matriculation fee equal to one credit hour will be charged.
5. ACADEMIC FORMATS The Neuhoff School of Ministry offers onsite and online academic formats to make
graduate studies in ministry more easily accessible to students.
5.1 Onsite
Courses are offered in a weekly format that follows the University calendar, with breaks
for Thanksgiving, Spring Break, etc. Classes meet each week of the semester for
fourteen weeks, and are offered in the evenings, usually from 7:00 – 9:50 PM. Onsite
courses may be offered in a shortened, intensive format during the summer.
5.2 Online
Each degree program in the Neuhoff School of Ministry can be completed through
distance education offerings. Distance education students are considered full members
of the university community and enjoy all the rights and responsibilities of onsite
students. NSOM distance education classes are typically given by the same professors
who teach onsite. Video/audio lectures, discussion groups and other learning activities
are all led by a fully qualified professor, not by a teaching assistant.
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Online classes are arranged on a weekly schedule, but within each week students
ordinarily have flexibility in when they view, and respond to lectures and student
input. Students should consult the professor for scheduling specifics in each course.
Online courses may be offered in a shortened, intensive format during the summer.
5.2.1 Online Requirements
Equipment setup - Please refer to Brightspace for computer equipment requirements.
You may use either Microsoft or Mac computers. It is your responsibility to ensure that
your internet access is fast enough to enable you to watch online videos. The online
learning platform works with all standard web browsers but you may find one works
better than another for your situation. You will need to enable pop-ups, Java Script,
and session cookies.
5.3 Additional Academic Formats
As circumstances and need and student demand arise, the NSOM occasionally offers
courses in other formats. Classes such as those taught in Rome and two or seven-week
summer programs may be offered in a concentrated, intensive format online or onsite
outside the customary schedules. Such courses usually require significant advance
preparation and follow-up work after the last class meeting.
In addition, weekend format courses may be offered from time to time. Such classes
meet for 9 class hours once a month for the five months of a semester, with additional
work being completed between class meetings.
Qualified students may petition to complete course work outside the core curriculum
by independent study. This opportunity to study individually with a faculty member
may occur under several circumstances, including a) study of an author, question or
topic not treated in any of the regular course offerings and/or b) enrollment by a
student with schedule flexibility that does not permit attendance in a regular course.
The details of an independent study are outlined in Section 6.4.
The options are there to serve the diverse needs of adult learners. Many choose to take
classes in different formats. These additional formats depend on student interest and
faculty availability.
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6. COURSE OFFERINGS
6.1 Core Curriculum Neuhoff School of Ministry master's degrees build on a core curriculum of eight
courses:
6110 Graduate Proseminar
6311 Liturgy and Sacraments
6312 Moral Theology
6313 Systematic Theology
6314 Church History
6320 Theological Reflection
6321 Old Testament
6322 New Testament
Core courses are offered on a regular basis, once online and once onsite every two
years. A list of the rotation of core courses can be found on the NSOM website, under
Graduate Student Resources. The courses Ministry in the Church and Pastoral
Administration are also offered on a regular basis. Core courses may NOT be taken on
an independent study basis.
6.2 Schedule of Core & Degree Required Courses for 2017-2018 & 2018-2019
Fall Semester 2017 Spring Semester 2018
Evening Courses Evening Courses
RPS 6110 Graduate Proseminar RPS 6320 Theological Reflection
RPS 6321 Old Testament RPS 6331 Pastoral Administration
RPS 6312 Moral Theology
Online Courses Online Courses
RPS 6110 Graduate Proseminar RPS 6312 Moral Theology
RPS 6322 New Testament RPS 6320 Theological Reflection
RPS 6330 Ministry in the Church RPS 6336 Catechetics & Dev of Faith
Fall Semester 2018 Spring Semester 2019
Evening Courses: Evening Courses:
RPS 6110 Graduate Proseminar RPS 6311 Liturgy & Sacraments
RPS 6313 Systematic Theology RPS 6314 Church History
RPS 6322 New Testament
RPS 6336 Catechetics & Dev of Faith
Online Courses Online Courses
RPS 6110 Graduate Proseminar RPS 6311 Liturgy & Sacraments
RPS 6313 Church History RPS 6313 Systematic Theology
RPS 6321 Old Testament
RPS 6331 Pastoral Administration
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6.3 Electives
Electives may be taken from the Neuhoff School of Ministry, Braniff Theology
Department, the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business, or the University of Dallas
Education Department, depending on the program. Electives from other departments or
other schools may be taken with prior written approval of the Dean. Electives are
scheduled based on the availability of faculty and the interest of the students. All
NSOM graduate degrees require a minimum of 28 credits from courses in the NSOM.
Grades from courses taken outside of the NSOM will not be counted in the final GPA
unless they are part of the regular program.
6.4 Independent Study
Independent study facilitates the pursuit of interests for which there are no
corresponding courses offered in the NSOM. They generally take the form of directed
reading and research. Students must initiate the request for independent study. Only
those who hold doctoral degrees in their field may facilitate independent study courses.
Professors are not obligated to direct such courses. If a professor agrees, a detailed
agreement must be developed and signed by the student and professor, and approved
by the Dean of the NSOM, or the Dean’s delegate. (“Independent Study Request Form”
is available online under Graduate Student Resources). No core courses may be taken
by independent study.
University policy regarding independent study is as follows:
● A qualified faculty member (full-time or adjunct) with a professional competence
in the field of the independent study is required as the instructor of record.
● An independent study may be granted from 1 to 3 credits per semester. The
assignment of the number of credits should follow the definition of a credit as
stated in the UD Bulletin.
● A plan for the independent study must be developed and submitted for approval
by the Dean or designee prior to the beginning of the semester. This plan of
study should include a brief course description, syllabus (in a week by week
format), course outcomes, and list of readings or resources to be used in the
independent study.
● The approval of the Dean or Dean’s designee is required for all independent
study courses prior to listing the course on the schedule.
● The independent study must be taken for a letter grade, not as pass/fail. This
requires that the work in the course is commensurate with the work required for
a regular semester course.
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● Attendance requirements for regular courses also apply for the independent
study. These will be set by the professor. A student missing class hours, may, at
the professor’s discretion be withdrawn from the class through notification of the
Registrar’s Office.
● The independent study must include a substantial and significant final piece of
coursework, to include a paper, project, presentation, or a standard final exam.
This coursework should constitute a significant part of the student’s final grade
in the course.
● Students will be charged the same rate for independent study credits as for
regular course credits.
A “capstone” course is a specialized kind of independent study in which a student, in
consultation with a supervising professor, designs, executes, and evaluates a
comprehensive project of ministerial practice and/or theological research. While some
programs require a capstone course, all students are eligible to propose a capstone
course for elective credit. Consult the Bulletin and your faculty advisor for more
details.
6.5 Continuing Education
Students enrolled in the master’s or graduate certificate programs may take courses as
continuing education with the permission of the professor and the Dean of the NSOM.
Except in special circumstances, graduate credit is not awarded for continuing
education. If graduate credit is desired, the course must be repeated as a regular course
at the regular tuition rate.
7. FEES, EXPENSES, AND FINANCIAL AID
7.1 Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
Please see the Bulletin for detailed information about tuition, fees, payment, refunds,
etc.
7.2 Financial Assistance
All applicants for financial aid are required to submit the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. Information about the FAFSA can be
obtained from the Office of Financial Aid website or directly from the FAFSA
website http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
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University Based Financial Aid
For basic information regarding definitions, application procedures, and other
details regarding aid granted by the University of Dallas, see the Bulletin.
8. RESOURCES
8.1 Library Resources
All students are eligible to use the Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library and take
advantage of its many services, such as online access to over 22,000 full-text books, links
to various databases and full-text online journals. Remember that the University of
Dallas reserves the right to withhold transcripts and assess fines for lost or unreturned
books. Distance Education students are also served by the Cowan-Blakely Memorial
Library. The library’s Distance Learner Library Guide gives students information on
how to access the resources and services that the library has to offer. The guide for
distance learners can be found at http://udallas.libguides.com/distance_education.
8.2 Writing Consultant
All students in the NSOM are eligible to receive assistance from the NSOM writing
consultant who will review written submissions by students both for technical
correctness (grammar, spelling, syntax, etc.) and for overall effectiveness (cogency of
argument, sequence of ideas, etc.). The consultant does NOT advise students regarding
theological or pastoral suitability, historical accuracy, etc. Students should allow for a
turn-around time of 4 working days. Submissions must be sent via email to
8.3 Computer Lab
The University’s Academic Information Systems department maintains a computer lab
to assist students with issues relating to use of software and the internet. Contact the
AIS User Support mail to: [email protected] .
8.4 Academic Advising
Every student in the NSOM graduate programs is assigned a faculty member to serve
as an Academic Adviser. Faculty advisers assist students with registration, degree
planning, selection and sequencing of courses, questions concerning prerequisites,
approval of the annotated bibliography, accessing University resources, and other
matters relating to the academic work being done. The approval of faculty advisers is
required for some academic procedures such as change of program, withdrawals, etc.,
(forms are found online via the Graduate Student Resources webpage. Students are
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responsible for initiating and maintaining contact with their advisers in a timely
manner. Students wishing to request a change in adviser can do so through the NSOM
Dean.
8.5 Bookstore
The University of Dallas Bookstore, located in the Haggar University Center on campus,
makes books and other course materials available at a reasonable price. Students may
also consult the bookstore website for a list of required texts prior to the start of classes.
The required texts are generally available at least six weeks prior to the start of a
semester. Other services such as related literature, discounts on computer hardware
and software, and student supplies are provided by the bookstore. Contact the
bookstore directly at 972-721- 5320.
9. ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES
9.1 Integrity
Students are expected to be fully responsible and authentic in their participation,
respecting the work and opinions of the professor and other students. The audio,
video, and written materials for all courses are copyrighted and intended for your use
only. Beyond that, no material from any course may be re-published, uploaded, posted,
transmitted, or distributed in any way without the prior written permission of the
professor.
9.2 Registration
All registration information is provided to students in a timely fashion toward the end
of each semester. Online registration through BannerWeb is the standard mode of
registration and time for this method of registration is limited. Please watch for
registrations dates as they are posted. Continuing students will only be permitted to
register by paper in very rare circumstances. It is the student’s responsibility to register
at the appointed times or to notify the NSOM of any difficulty in advance.
All billing is done by the University of Dallas Business Office.
9.3 Submission of Assignments; Meeting Graduation Requirements
Assignments must be submitted to professors on the date that the assignment is due
and in accord with the instructions of the professor. Please refer to the following
guidelines:
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● Online submissions – students taking online courses may be asked to submit
assignments as requested by the professor via Brightspace, email, or in some other
way. Students are responsible for knowing and following the expectations of the
professor for how assignments are to be turned in.
● Faxing assignments - Faxing assignments course work is not allowed without explicit,
prior permission from the professor. In those rare cases where exceptions are made, it
is the responsibility of the student to call the NSOM after faxing course work to make
certain that the work has been received.
● Late assignments - It is the student’s responsibility to make certain that assignments
are turned in to professors on time. If work is not turned in by the deadline, the
professor may assign a reduced, incomplete, or failing grade for the assignment.
● Candidates for graduation - All candidates for graduation should make certain that
previous semesters’ work is officially in order (incompletes cleared, all courses
graded C or above, etc.). Annotated bibliographies must have been submitted. All
required course work (except final exams) must be submitted by the candidate by the
Wednesday before graduation. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make certain that
all course work is completed in time for graduation as well as to ensure that the
coursework is completed with the required GPA of a 3.0 or better. See Section 4.8
regarding the Application for Graduation requirements.
9.4 Grading Policy
The NSOM adheres to the grading policy of the University of Dallas’ graduate and
undergraduate programs with several exceptions.
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher is required for graduation.
Only grades for required course work will be included in determining the GPA
requirement for graduation.
No course for which a grade lower than C (2.0) is earned will satisfy program degree
requirements. Grades lower than C (2.0) will count in determining the GPA, but will not
satisfy course requirements. If a student disputes a grade received they can request a
review by the instructor and Director of the Graduate Program. If a dispute remains
after the review it may be appealed to the Dean for final resolution.
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Grades and Quality Points
Grade Quality
Points
Grade Quality Points
A 4.0 C 2.0
A- 3.7 C- 1.7
B+ 3.3 D+ 1.3
B 3.0 D 1.0
B- 2.7 D- 0.7
C+ 2.3 F 0.0
9.5 Academic Standing
Students are considered to be in “good standing” when they maintain a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.000 on a 4.000 scale. A plan of progressive academic monitoring
assists students to remain in good standing and enhance the likelihood of timely
graduation. At the end of each semester, all students’ grades are reviewed in order to
alert students and their academic advisers of potential threats to good standing.
Student notifications, which will be included in the student’s academic file, are as
follows:
● Written Warning: Students whose semester GPA falls below 3.0 will receive a
written warning at the end of that semester. They must arrange a meeting with
their adviser to develop a plan for academic improvement in the coming
semester. Students remain on warning status for one semester after reaching a
3.0 in order to ensure their academic success.
● Academic Probation: If the student’s semester GPA falls below 3.0 for a second
consecutive semester, or if the student’s cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, the
student may be placed on academic probation. In order to enroll for the next
semester, probationary students must meet with their adviser to develop an
academic improvement plan for substantial academic improvement. This plan
must be signed by the student and approved and signed by the adviser and the
Dean. Students remain on probation while meeting the terms of the academic
improvement plan. The plan will be placed in the student’s academic file for as
long as it remains in effect.
● Academic Suspension: If a probationary student does not meet the conditions of
the academic improvement plan and demonstrate substantial improvement, the
student may be placed on academic suspension for one semester. Suspended
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students may not enroll for courses for the next semester.
In order to be readmitted, suspended students must be able to raise their
cumulative GPA to the 3.000 required for graduation within the next 12 credit
hours of graduate work. If at any point this standard is not met, such students
may be permanently withdrawn from the program. No probationary or
suspended student may enroll for more than 9 credits beyond the number
required for graduation.
Academic warnings, probation and suspensions may be appealed to the Dean in
writing for just cause.
The University GPA will be calculated according to the values given under “Grades and
Quality Points.” Grades of “I” are averaged into the grade point average as “F” grades
until completed. The GPA is found by dividing the total number of quality points
earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. Grades earned in college courses
taken at other institutions do not affect the student’s cumulative University GPA.
Final grades are reported by the professors and recorded by the Registrar’s Office. Students can
access their grades by logging onto BannerWeb. No other report of grades is made to the student.
9.6 Absences
Nothing substitutes for the active, engaged presence of students in their classes.
Missing class without significant reason is a serious breach of trust and does injury to
the academic community.
In the event of unavoidable absence due to illness or emergency, the student should
notify the professor prior to the class, if possible. The student may initiate and submit to
the professor(s) a proposal for making up the material. Normally, the professor will
determine how to acquire this material, whether through a reading assignment,
reviewing recorded classes, a commensurate paper on the subject matter, or some other
means. Professors are not obligated to accept make up assignments for unexcused
absences.
If more than three weeks of class time is missed without approved cause, this may be
cause for a mandatory withdrawal or drop.
Onsite Classes
Students who miss more than two consecutive weeks of onsite class, or more than three
weeks cumulatively are subject to administrative withdrawal. Students whose
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circumstances change during the semester in a way which inhibits attendance are urged
to consult with the professor immediately to discuss options.
Online classes
Attendance for an online class is defined as BOTH - viewing the online video/audio
presentation for a particular week AND fully contributing to the online discussion
during the week that the video presentation and discussion questions are posted.
Failure to complete both elements of weekly classes—the video/audio presentations
AND contributing as required by the professor to the online discussion—will count as
an absence for that week. If the student views the video and/or contributes to the online
discussion after the week during which the material was posted, the student is still
considered absent.
Absences will diminish the student's grade for class participation, commensurate with
the grading policy of the professor. Students who miss more than two consecutive
weeks of onsite class, or more than three weeks cumulatively may be subject to
administrative withdrawal. Students whose circumstances change during the semester
in a way which inhibits attendance are urged to consult with their professor
immediately to discuss options.
9.7 Incompletes
The purpose of an incomplete is to minimize the negative consequences of unforeseen
difficulties resulting in failure to complete requirements of a course. They are not a
means for extending deadlines for the sake of convenience. The student must submit a
written request for an incomplete to the professor no later than two weeks prior to the
final class. It is the prerogative of the professor to accept or refuse the request. If the
request is accepted, the professor may determine a deadline prior to the NSOM’s final
deadline, which is six weeks after the completion of the semester. If coursework has not
been completed by the deadline determined by the professor, the professor may either:
a. assign a grade based on work completed, or
b. make the incomplete permanent.
Permanent incompletes appear on the transcript as “I/PR” and can never be removed.
In order to receive credit for a course in which a permanent incomplete has been
recorded, the student must take the entire course again. Graduate Financial Aid from the
Neuhoff School of Ministry will not cover the re-taking of courses for which a permanent
incomplete (I/PR) has been given.
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9.8 Withdrawal
To withdraw from a class, a student must initiate the process with the Coordinator of
Graduate Enrollment and Student Services and present the necessary documentation,
with the necessary signatures, to the Registrar’s Office, Business Office, and Financial
Aid Office (if necessary). No refunds are made without an approved dismissal from the
University. The withdrawal form can be accessed on the Graduate Program website
under Student Resources.
Discontinuation of class attendance or notification to a professor of withdrawal does not
constitute official withdrawal and refunds will not be made on the basis of such an action. In
such instances, the student will be responsible for the full tuition payment.
One may withdraw from a course, or courses, up to the last date for withdrawal
specified in the Academic Calendar. One may not withdraw after this date. Withdrawal
from a course up to the last day for withdrawal results in a “W” given for the course.
After that date a grade will be assigned.
Students who withdraw from the University during the fall or spring semester with
written permission from the Dean are allowed a return of tuition and refundable fees
according to the schedule published in the Bulletin.
Withdrawal schedules for other terms than fall and spring will be published by the
University. Consult the graduate program coordinator for details.
All money due the University from the student at the time of withdrawal becomes due and
payable immediately.
University Financial Aid does not cover re-taking courses from which students have withdrawn.
9.9 Standards for Academic Writing
All written work submitted for courses in the NSOM curriculum is expected to meet
generally accepted standards for professional communication. This applies to every
written submission, regardless of the assignment, including online posts, project
proposals, email communication, pastoral projects, learning journals, etc. IN
ADDITION, for all academic assignments (term papers, reflection papers, research
projects, in-class presentations, literature reviews, research proposals, etc.), the NSOM
recommends those rules described within most current edition of Kate L. Turabian, A
Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, (Chicago: The University of
Chicago).
Students are expected to use the NSOM citation guide for ecclesial documents. This can
be found under Graduate Student Resources.
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Please see Appendix 6 for further information on the Neuhoff School of Ministry
Citation Standards.
Students are encouraged also to use the NSOM Writing Consultant (see section 8.2).
9.10 Academic Honesty
The University is a community dedicated to learning, research, and pastoral practice, all
of which include the transmission of knowledge. In striving to learn, we are often
dependent on what others have achieved and thus become indebted to them. Courtesy,
gratitude, charity, and justice require that we make public our reliance on and use of the
ideas and writings of others.
The use of computers in class for note-taking is dependent on the permission of the
instructor. All other uses of computers in class, including surfing the web or reading
personal emails is not acceptable, except as directed by the instructor.
Plagiarism
An attempt to claim ideas or writings that originate with others as one’s own is a
serious offense against the academic community. Plagiarism is not mitigated by a
paraphrase or even by an extensive rewriting of another’s work. Whenever ideas or
words are borrowed, credit must be given by citing the source. The same principle of
honesty applies to the use of modern technologies like the computer—sources of
information must be accurately credited.
If a student submits a plagiarized work, that student is subject to disciplinary action
including withdrawal from the University. The review of all plagiarism cases and the
imposition of penalties will follow the procedure explained under “Plagiarism” in the
Bulletin.
Consequences for dishonesty
The integrity of student submissions is essential to the academic process. Cheating,
through plagiarism or any other means, on examinations or any other work submitted
in fulfillment of course requirements will be subject to disciplinary action.
Consequences may range from a failing grade for the particular assignment to failure
for the course to dismissal from the Neuhoff School of Ministry and the University.
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10. NEUHOFF SCHOOL OF MINISTRY ROME PROGRAM
The NSOM offers students, as well as non-students, opportunities to experience
Christian history, theology, and spirituality at the University's Eugene Constantin
Campus in Due Santi, situated among the Alban Hills outside of Rome, Italy. Travel to
Rome allows students not only to study significant figures and events in the history of
Christianity, and to visit the communities where early Christians lived and the places
where they worked and taught; it also provides a unique experience of pilgrimage in
community, a vital spiritual practice at the core of Christian tradition. Our Rome
program is designed to maximize the learning process by combining academic courses
with life experience in the Eternal City. Students are strongly encouraged to consider
these opportunities for core and elective courses.
The Neuhoff School of Ministry Rome program offers students the opportunity to earn
graduate credit hours. Courses are open to new and current NSOM students, visiting
graduate students, or anyone wishing to audit at least one course. About 40% of class
time is spent on "field trips" in and around the city of Rome. During the evenings and
on weekends, students may experience Rome and the surrounding area on their own.
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APPENDIX 1 – Neuhoff School of Ministry Contact Information
NAME AND TITLE
OFFICE Phone
Graduate School Dean, Faculty & Staff:
Dr. Theodore Whapham
Dean
972-721-4068 [email protected]
Diana Dudoit Raiche
Ass’t Professor of Theology
972-721-4081 [email protected]
Marti R. Jewell
Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs;
Associate Professor of Theology
972-265-5810 [email protected]
Daniel Luby
Affiliate Ass’t Professor of Theology
972-721-5228 [email protected]
Patrick Madden
Adjunct Ass’t Prof of Biblical Studies
800-256-1542 [email protected]
Fr. Rafael Ramirez
Affiliate Assistant Professor
972-721-4061 [email protected]
Sheri Collier
Coordinator Graduate Enrollment & Student Services
972-265-5814 [email protected]
Other NSOM Faculty & Staff:
Oscar Carranza
Director, NSOM Marketing and Events
972-721-5105 [email protected]
Gene Giuliano
Freeman Prof. of Sacred Scripture
972-721-5196 [email protected]
Melissa Hernandez
Coordinator – Continuing Education Programs
972-721-4118 [email protected]
Emilia Leon
Manager, Advertising & Promotions
972-721-5811 [email protected]
Lauren Masty
Events Specialist
972-721-4077
Michele Meny
Director, Cont. Education Programs
972-265-5782 [email protected]
Jim McGill
Peterson Professor of Applied Ministry
972-721-5393 [email protected]
Debbie Sargo
Admin. Ass’t to the Dean
972-265-5809 [email protected]
Pia Septien
Assist. Director, Cont. Education Programs
972-721-5187 [email protected]
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Other Helpful Contact Information
• NSOM Toll Free Number (888) 447-4777
•NSOM Graduate Program (972) 265-5814
•NSOM Fax (972) 721-4076
• NSOM E-mail Address [email protected]
• NSOM Home Page www.udallas.edu/ministry
General Contact Information, University of Dallas
● Main switchboard: (972) 721-5000
● Campus Safety: (972) 721-5305
● Campus Emergency: (972) 265-5911
● University Bookstore: (972) 721-5320; http://www.bkstr.com/dallasstore
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APPENDIX 2 – Student Conduct Graduate Students in the Neuhoff School of Ministry are responsible for familiarizing
themselves with, and adhering to, the Community Welfare and Student Conduct
Policies and the Student Code of Conduct, published on the University website and also
available from the Office of Student Life.
APPENDIX 3 – Policy on Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment: The University prohibits all forms of
unlawful discrimination, including sexual harassment, i.e., discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin or citizenship. As a Catholic
institution, the University may take actions based on religion in many areas (for
example, in student admissions and administrative faculty appointments) and may
establish a University approved code of conduct based on the teachings of the Catholic
Church. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies: Jeffrey Taylor – Section 504/ADA Coordinator – Title IX
Coordinator – Age Discrimination Act Coordinator – A101 Cowen-Blakley – 1845 E.
Northgate Dr., Irving, TX. 75062 – 972-721-5385.
As a recipient of federal education funds, the University is subject to Title IX of the 1972
Education Amendments. As an employer, it is subject to Title VII of the 1964 Civil
Rights Act and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. In compliance with these
and other laws, the University condemns in the strongest terms discrimination against
any student under any educational program of the University, and discrimination
against any applicant or employee with respect to his or her recruitment, application for
employment, hiring, compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment, and
termination, when such discrimination occurs because of the person’s race, color, sex,
age, disability, national origin, citizenship or, to the extent proscribed by law, religion.1
Discriminatory harassment is conduct directly addressed to a specific individual or
group of individuals which is intended to intimidate, ridicule, insult, or annoy them
because of their race, color, religion, gender, disability, national origin, or citizenship; or
conduct based on these factors which unreasonably interferes with a student’s or
employee’s work performance or which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
work (or learning) environment. Sexual harassment is defined by the EEOC as
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical
1 As a Catholic institution, the University of Dallas may take actions based on religion in many areas (for example, in student admissions and
administrative or faculty appointments), and may establish and enforce a University approved code of conduct based on the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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conduct of a sexual nature when:
● Submission to the conduct is made either an explicit or implicit condition of
employment or academic standing.
● Submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for an employment or
academic decision; or
● That conduct unreasonably interferes with an employee’s work performance or
creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment; or, in the case of
students, the conduct unreasonably interferes with a student’s work, or creates
an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning environment.
Interpretation and Application of this Policy
1. An “intimidating, hostile or offensive environment” means that the school,
classroom or “workplace must be permeated with discriminatory intimidation,
ridicule and insult that is sufficiently severe or pervasive,” in the judgment of a
reasonable person, “to alter the conditions of the victim’s employment [or
education] and to create an abusive working [or learning] environment.”2 Thus, a
remark that may be felt to be insensitive, offensive or unwelcome does not, by its
mere utterance, constitute discriminatory or sexual harassment prohibited by
this policy.3
2. The University believes with the U.S. Supreme Court, that universities are
“traditional sphere[s] of free expression . . . fundamental to the functioning of
our society.”4 Accordingly, this policy shall not be construed to prohibit the
teaching of subjects, the discussion of topics, or the advocacy of positions that
others might feel to be offensive.5 Nor shall this policy be construed to prohibit
speech or other forms of expression that would be protected by the First
Amendment in a non-university setting.
3. In investigating and judging allegations of discriminatory or sexual harassment
prohibited by this policy, the totality of the relevant circumstances shall be taken
into account. Relevant circumstances include the frequency of the conduct; the
context in which it occurred; its persistence and severity; the intention of the
persons involved; and whether the conduct is humiliating or physically
threatening.
4. In the context of a romantic relationship, originally welcomed conduct of a
2 Harris v. Forklift Systems, (1993) quoting Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson, 447 U.S. 57 (1986). Bracketed words are added to show the application of
the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to students in a university.
3Cf. Meritor Savings v. Vinson, 447 U.S. at 67 (1986).
4 Rust v. Sullivan 111 S.Ct. 1759, at 1776 (1991).
5 The University affirms with Thomas Jefferson "that truth is great and will prevail...if not disarmed of her natural weapons, free argument and debate; errors ceasing to be dangerous when it is permitted freely to contradict them" [Virginia Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom (1786)].
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sexual nature cannot later be turned into sexual harassment because of a change
of mind after the fact of the conduct in question. Nor in cases involving peers
(e.g., two students) can normal but unwelcome expressions of love or affection,
of flirtation or courtship, be construed as sexual harassment unless they persist
despite objection (either directly or through another person) to the point of
creating a hostile environment, or of unreasonably interfering with the person’s
study or work.
5. This policy is not intended to establish a general code of conduct, but to prohibit
a specific kind of conduct, namely, unlawful discrimination and harassment.
This policy does not supersede the University’s other published policies on
standards of conduct, nor does it supersede grievance and disciplinary
procedures for cases that do not concern discrimination or discriminatory
harassment.
Retaliatory conduct. Because unlawful discrimination is extremely serious, this policy
also prohibits retaliatory conduct against those who bring charges or allegations or
discrimination, or who participate in such charges or allegations. Retaliation is subject
to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Malicious or false charges. Because accusations of unlawful discrimination are
extremely serious and can lead to the loss of employment, destruction of a person’s
career or termination of his or her education, malicious or intentionally false
accusations are also subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
Romantic relations between faculty and students. The proper relationship between
faculty and students must not be jeopardized by possible doubt of intent or of fairness
of professional judgment, or by the appearance to other students of favoritism.
Therefore, faculty and students should generally avoid romantic involvement with one
another.
Complaint Procedure. Violations of this policy should be reported to the appropriate
university official, as indicated below. A complaint must be made within 180 days of
the action which is the subject of the complaint. The University encourages individuals
to work together to resolve any complaints when possible. Any person who believes
that he or she is a victim of sexual harassment should explicitly reject unwelcome
conduct of a sexual nature or clearly indicate through another person that such conduct
is unwelcome.
1. Faculty conduct in violation of this policy should be reported to the Provost or to
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the University President. The Provost or the Provost’s designee shall promptly
investigate the complaint and advise the President whether or not to initiate the
disciplinary action procedure. If the President decides to initiate the procedure,
the Disciplinary Action provisions of the Faculty Handbook (Sec. 2.49) shall be
followed. The Provost shall inform the complaint of the action taken with respect
to the complaint.
2. Staff conduct in violation of this policy should be reported to the Director of
Personnel. The Director shall conduct an investigation of the complaint and work
with the supervisor of the person charged to resolve the matter or to initiate
disciplinary action if warranted. The Personnel Director shall notify the
complainant of the action taken with respect to the complaint.
3. Student conduct in violation of this policy should be reported to the Director of
Student Life. The Director of Student Life, or the Director’s designee, shall
investigate the complaint, resolve the matter informally or, if it appears that
discipline is called for, refer it to the Committee on Student Discipline in
accordance with the provisions of the Student Handbook. The Director shall
inform the complainant of the action taken with respect to the complaint.
4. As an alternative, complaints of sexual harassment or of discrimination based on
sex may first be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. The Coordinator shall
receive the complaint and assist the complainant through the appropriate
process described above. The University’s designated Title IX Coordinator is
Janis Townsend.
The complaint and subsequent proceedings shall be kept as confidential as possible as
allowed by law and consistent with a thorough investigation. The President shall
designate a different official to participate in or conduct the investigation if the person
normally responsible for such participation or investigation is the subject of the
complaint.
Approved by the Board of Trustees at the May 12, 1994 Board Meeting.
APPENDIX 4 – Policy on Discrimination against Persons with Handicaps
or Disabilities
The University will not exclude or impede a handicapped individual from participation
in University programs and activities. The University will provide any and all
reasonable accommodations to facilitate handicapped applicants and students’ access to
and participation in University programs, events, classes and activities
Reasonable accommodations will be made for NSOM students with disabilities that
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need consideration regarding class participation or assignments. They are encouraged
to inform their instructor no later than 4 days after the start of class for weekday and
online classes and by the end of the first weekend for the weekend classes.
However, any student who because of disability may require special arrangements in
order to meet course requirements should register with the Coordinator of Disability
Services in order to obtain appropriate verification. Upon receiving a letter of
accommodation from the Coordinator, the student should contact the instructor as soon
as possible to make any necessary arrangements.
Please note instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations until
appropriate verification form the Coordinator of Disability Services has been provided.
For addition information you should contact the Coordinator of Disability Services in
Braniff 132A or at 972-721-5385 and refer to the University Bulletin.
NSOM students with disabilities needing special assistance to attend a scheduled class
or weekend of classes are encouraged to contact the NSOM office at (888) 447-4777 at
least 3 to 4 weeks prior to the scheduled class.
Students who complain of any alleged violations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the
Americans with Disabilities Act, may present their complaint to the Section 504
Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Carpenter Hall, (972) 721-5255.
APPENDIX 5 – Check List for Degree and Graduate Certificate Application
1. Apply for the degree or graduate certificate early in the semester in which you
intend to graduate. (The form can be completed online via the Graduate Student
Resources webpage. Graduation fees will be billed to you via your student
account.)
2. Degree candidates should also notify the Registrar’s Office of plans to participate
in May graduation ceremonies. There is no ceremony for December or August
graduations; however, December or August graduates may participate in the
following May ceremonies.
3. Notify the Alumni Office of future plans.
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APPENDIX 6 – Citation Standard for Church Documents (following
Turabian)
Note: Use either in-line citations with a Works Cited (reference) list – or –
footnotes and a bibliography. Please do not use both styles in the same
paper.
Conciliar Documents
Example: Decree on Ecumenism, Unitatis redintegratio, no. 8. In-line citation: (UR, 8)
Works Cited:
Vatican Council II. Decree on Ecumenism: Unitatis redintegratio. Nov 21, 1964.
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Footnote: 1Unitatis redintegratio, 8.
Bibliography:
Vatican Council II. Decree on Ecumenism: Unitatis redintegratio. Nov 21, 1964.
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In the bibliography or works cited list, be sure to indicate which translation of the
documents that you used (from a book or website).
For example:
All Vatican II documents are taken from Flannery, Austin, ed. Vatican Council II:
Constitutions, Decrees, Declarations. Northport, NY: Costello Publishing Co., 1996.
-Or -
All Vatican II documents are taken from The Holy See, www.vatican.va [accessed July
10, 2012].
Papal Encyclicals
Example: Encyclical, God is Love: Deus caritas est of the Supreme Pontiff Benedict XVI to
the Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Men and Women Religious, and all the Lay Faithful, on
Christian Love, paragraph 5.
In-line citation: (Deus caritas est, 5) Works Cited:
Pope Benedict XVI. 2006. God Is Love: Deus caritas est, Encyclical Letter.
At The Holy See, www.vatican.va [accessed July 10, 2012].
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Footnote: 1Benedict XVI, Encyclical Letter, God Is Love: Deus caritas est, (2006), no. 5.
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Abbreviated subsequent footnotes: 2Deus caritas est, no. 10.
Bibliography:
Pope Benedict XVI. Encyclical, God Is Love: Deus caritas est, (Dec 25, 2006). At
the Holy See, www.vatican.va [accessed July 10, 2012].
Documents From Vatican Congregations
Example: Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, “Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic
Church on
Some Aspects of Christian Meditation,” no. 12.
In-line citation: (CDF Letter to the Bishops On Some
Aspects, 1989, 12) Works Cited:
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. (15 Oct 1989) “Letter to the Bishops of
the Catholic Church on Some Aspects of Christian Meditation.” At the Holy See,
www.vatican.va [accessed July 10, 2012].
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Footnote: 1Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, “Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic
Church on Some Aspects of Christian Meditation,” no. 12, 15 Oct, 1989. At The Holy
See, www.vatican.va [accessed July 10, 2012].
Abbreviated subsequent reference: “Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on
Some Aspects of Christian Meditation,” no. 12.
Bibliography:
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. “Letter to the Bishops of the
Catholic Church on Some Aspects of Christian Meditation.” 15 Oct, 1989. At
The Holy See, www.vatican.va [accessed July 10, 2012].
USCCB Documents:
Example: Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium, no. 5.
In-line citation: (Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium, 995, no. 5)
Works Cited:
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 1995. Called and Gifted for the Third
Millennium. Washington DC: USCCB.
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Footnote: 1United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Called and Gifted for the Third
Millennium
(Washington, DC: USCCB, 1995), no.5
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Abbreviated subsequent reference: Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium, no. 5.
Bibliography:
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Called and Gifted for the Third
Millennium. Washington, DC: USCCB, 1995.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Example: On the apostolic church, no. 863.
In-line citation: (CCC, 863)
Works Cited:
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: United States Catholic
Conference, 2000.
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Footnote: 1Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed. (Washington, DC: United States Catholic
Conference, 2000), 863.
Abbreviated subsequent reference: 26CCC, 863.
Bibliography:
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: United States Catholic
Conference, 2000.
As a general rule, you need only identify the edition you are using and the specific entry
number(s). Do not use page numbers.
Scripture
The edition of the Bible must be indicated by its italicized abbreviation following the
reference to the biblical book, chapter number, and verse number (1 Tim 3:12 RSV). This
is only necessary the first time the Bible is cited if the same edition is used throughout the
text.
If more than one edition of the Bible is cited, the edition must be specified with each
reference.
In-line citation: (1Tim 3:12 RSV)
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Works Cited:
The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version. New York: Collins, 1973.
**************************************** Footnote: 1 The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version (New York: Collins, 1973).
Abbreviated subsequent references appear in parentheses: (1Tim 3:12)
Bibliography:
The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version. New York: Collins, 1973.
Code of Canon Law
Example: Canon 312, Paragraph 1.
In-line Citation: (CIC, 312.1)
Works Cited:
Code of Canon Law: Latin-English Edition. 1999. Washington, DC: Canon Law Society of
America.
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Footnote: 20Code of Canon Law, c. 312.1, in Code of Canon Law: Latin-English Edition (Washington,
DC: Canon Law Society of America, 1999), 99.
Abbreviated subsequent reference: 22CIC, c. 312, no. 1.
Bibliography:
Code of Canon Law: Latin-English Edition. Washington, DC: Canon Law Society of
America, 1999.
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For information on citations not covered, please contact your professor.
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APPENDIX 7 – FORMS Many of the forms referenced in this Handbook are available online on the Graduate
Student Resource page of the Neuhoff School of Ministry Graduate Program website.
Contact the Coordinator of Graduate and Enrollment and Student Services if you are
having difficulty in locating a form.
APPENDIX 8 – ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Faculty List:
Boadt, Lawrence, CSP. Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction. 2nd ed. Edited by Richard
Clifford, SJ, and Daniel Harrington, SJ. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2012.
Brown, Raymond E., SS. The Churches the Apostles Left Behind. New York: Paulist Press, 1984.
___. An Introduction to the New Testament. The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library. 1997.
Reprint, New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2010.
Fiorenza, Francis Schüssler and John P. Galvin, eds. Systematic Theology: Roman Catholic
Perspectives, 2nd ed., 1-107, 131-375, 621-651. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2011.
Fox, Zeni. New Ecclesial Ministry: Lay Professionals Serving the Church. 2nd ed. Franklin, WI:
Sheed & Ward, 2002.
Killen, Patricia O’Connell and John de Beer. The Art of Theological Reflection. New York:
Crossroad Publishing Co., 1994.
Martos, Joseph. “Part Two: Histories of the Sacraments.” In Doors to the Sacred: A Historical
Introduction to Sacraments in the Catholic Church. Rev. ed. Ligouri, MO: Liguori/Triumph,
2001.
John Paul II. Encyclical, The Gospel of Life: Evangelium Vitae, (March 25, 1995). At the Holy See,
www.vatican.va [accessed September 30, 2015].
John Paul II. Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, The Lay Members of Christ’s Faithful People:
Christifideles Laici, (December 30, 1988). At the Holy See, www.vatican.va [accessed
September 30, 2015].
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Resource
for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry. Washington, D.C.: USCCB, 2005.
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___. General Instruction of the Roman Missal: Instituto Generalis Missalis Romani. Washington, DC:
USCCB, 2003.
Vatican Council II. Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation: Dei Verbum. November 18, 1965.
All Vatican II documents are taken from Flannery, Austin, ed. Vatican Council II:
Constitutions, Decrees, Declarations. Northport, NY: Costello Publishing, 1996.
___. Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: Lumen Gentium. November 21, 1964. All Vatican II
documents are taken from Flannery, Austin, ed. Vatican Council II: Constitutions, Decrees,
Declarations. Northport, NY: Costello Publishing, 1996.
___. Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Gaudium et Spes. December 7, 1965.
All Vatican II documents are taken from Flannery, Austin, ed. Vatican Council II:
Constitutions, Decrees, Declarations. Northport, NY: Costello Publishing, 1996.
___. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: Sacrosanctum Concilium. December 4, 1963. All
Vatican II documents are taken from Flannery, Austin, ed. Vatican Council II: Constitutions,
Decrees, Declarations. Northport, NY: Costello Publishing, 1996.
Recommended Bibliography:
Angelici, Ruben. Richard of St. Victor, On the Trinity, English Translation and Commentary.
Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2011.
Boyer, Mark G. The Liturgical Environment: What the Documents Say, 2nd ed. Collegeville, MN:
Liturgical Press, 2004.
Bradshaw, Paul F., and Maxwell E. Johnson. The Origins of Feasts, Fasts, and Seasons in Early
Christianity. London: SPCK; Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, 2011.
Brown, Raymond E., SS, John R. Donahue, SJ, Donald Senior, CP, and Adela Yarbro Collins.
“Aspects of New Testament Thought.” In The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, 2nd ed.,
edited by Raymond E. Brown, SS, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, SJ, and Roland E. Murphy, O Carm,
1,354-1,381. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1990.
Brown, Raymond E., SS, and Thomas Aquinas Collins, OP. “Church Pronouncements.” In The
New Jerome Biblical Commentary, 2nd ed., edited by Raymond E. Brown, SS, Joseph A.
Fitzmyer, SJ, and Roland E. Murphy, O Carm, 1,166-1,174. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice
Hall, 1990.
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Cahalan, Kathleen A. “Locating Practical Theology in Catholic Theological Discourse and
Practice.” International Journal of Practical Theology 15, no. 1 (2011): 1-21.
Casel, Odo. The Mystery of Christian Worship. Milestones in Catholic Theology. New York:
Crossroad Publishing, 1999.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: United States Catholic Conference,
2000.
Chupungco, Anscar J., OSB. Cultural Adaptation of the Liturgy. 1982. Reprint, Eugene, OR: Wipf
and Stock Publishers, 2006.
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. “Directory on Popular
Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines.” 17 December, 2001. At The Holy See,
www.vatican.va [accessed September 16, 2015].
Congregation for the Clergy, et al. “On Certain Questions Regarding the Collaboration of the
Non-Ordained Faithful in the Sacred Ministry of Priest.” 15 August, 1997. At The Holy
See, www.vatican.va [accessed September 18, 2015].
Council of Trent. Decree on Justification. 1547. In The Christian Faith: In the Doctrinal Documents of
the Catholic Church, 7th ed., edited by Jacques Dupuis, SJ, and Josef Neuner, SJ, 806-823.
New York: Alba House, 2001.
Dallen, James. The Dilemma of Priestless Sundays. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2007.
Dulles, Cardinal Avery. “Can Laity Properly Be Called ‘Ministers’?”Origins 35, no. 44, [April
20, 2006]: 725-31.
Dupuis, Jacques, SJ, and Josef Neuner, SJ. The Christian Faith: In the Doctrinal Documents of the
Catholic Church, 7th ed. New York: Alba House, 2001.
Finn, Thomas. “It Happened One Saturday Night: Ritual and Conversion in Augustine’s North
Africa.” In SourceBook for Modern Catechetics, Vol. 2, edited by Michael Warren, 12-38.
Winona, MN: St. Mary’s Press, 1997.
Foley, Edward. Theological Reflection Across Religious Traditions: The Turn to Reflective Believing.
Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2015.
Gallagher, Michael Paul, SJ. Clashing Symbols: An Introduction to Faith and Culture. Rev. ed.
Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2003.
Groome, Thomas. “Theology on Our Feet! A Revisionist Pedagogy for Healing the Gap
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Between Academia and Ecclesia.” In Formation and Reflection: The Promise of Practical
Theology, edited by Lewis S. Mudge and James N. Poling, 55. Minneapolis: Fortress Press,
1987.
Hahnenberg, Edward P. Ministries: A Relational Approach. New York: Crossroad Publishing,
2003.
Irwin, Kevin W. What We Have Done, What We Have Failed to Do: Assessing the Liturgical Reforms
of Vatican II. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2014.
Marthaler, Berard L., OFM Conv. The Nature, Tasks and Scope of the Catechetical Ministry: A
Digest of Recent Church Documents. Washington, DC: National Catholic Education
Association, 2008.
McKinney, Mary Benet, OSB. Sharing Wisdom: A Process for Group Decision Making. Allen, TX:
Thomas More Publishing, 1998.
O’Collins, Gerald, SJ. Fundamental Theology. 1981. Reprint, Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock
Publishers, 2001.
Pinckaers, Servais, OP. Morality: The Catholic View. South Bend, IN: St. Augustine’s Press, 2001.
Pontifical Biblical Commission. “The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church.” 23 April, 1993.
At The Holy See, www.vatican.va [accessed September 18, 2015].
Pope John Paul II. Apostolic Exhortation, On Catechesis in Our Time: Catechesi Tradendae,
(October 16, 1979). At the Holy See, www.vatican.va [accessed September 16, 2015].
___. Encyclical, Faith and Reason: Fides et ratio, (September 14, 1998). At the Holy See,
www.vatican.va [accessed September 18, 2015].
Pope Paul VI. Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelization in the Modern World: Evangelii nuntiandi,
(December 8, 1975). At the Holy See, www.vatican.va [accessed September 18, 2015].
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Searle, Mark. “Infant Baptism Reconsidered.” In Baptism and Confirmation, vol. 2 of Alternative
Futures for Worship, edited by Mark Searle, 15-54. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1987.
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St. Athanasius. On the Incarnation. Popular Patristics Series. Translated and edited by John
Behr. Yonkers, NY: SVS Press, 2012.
St. Augustine, Confessions. Oxford World’s Classics. Translated by Henry Chadwick. New
York: Oxford University Press, 1991.
St. Augustine. On Christian Doctrine. Translated by Rev. Professor J.F. Shaw. Mineola, NY:
Dover Publications, 2009.
St. Thomas Aquinas. Summa Theologica. Vol. 1. Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican
Province. 1911. Reprint, Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, 1981.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium.
Washington, DC: USCCB, 1995.
___. National Directory for Catechesis. Washington, DC: USCCB, 2005.
___. Norms for the Celebration and Reception of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of
the United States of America. Washington, DC: USCCB, 2002.
Vogel, Dwight W. “What is Liturgical Theology?” In Primary Sources of Liturgical Theology: A
Reader, edited by Dwight W. Vogel, 1-14. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2000.
Wood, Susan K. ed. Ordering the Baptismal Priesthood: Theologies of Lay and Ordained Ministry.
Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2003.
APPENDIX 9 – CURRICULUM PLANNING WORKSHEETS